OBITUARY

Craig Neal Drees

August 8, 1953 – January 5, 2014

DREES, Craig, 60, fortified with the sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Sunday, January 5, 2014.

Beloved husband of 35 years of Angela (nee Griffanti) Drees; loving father of Sarah, Dan (Beth), and Adam (Kara) Drees; dear grandfather of Chloe, Devyn, Carter, and Josephine and one more due in June; dear cousin, uncle, brother-in-law, and friend to many.

Craig was a member of UAW and worked for 29 years at General Motors-Wentzville.

SERVICES: The family will receive friends and neighbors from 11am-3pm on Sunday, January 12, 2014 at HOFFMEISTER COLONIAL MORTUARY 6464 Chippewa at Watson. A memorial service will follow at 3pm.

REMEMBERING

Craig Neal Drees

Angie and Family,We were so sorry to hear about Craig's death. He was a wonderful person. May God bless you all.

Ed and Kathy Hill and Family

Judie Johnson

January 16, 2014

I have known Craig since 1985 Angie. Your loss of Craig is heartfelt. He was a loving husband, proud father and what I could see from FB a very proud grandfather. He never changed, always smiling. Having been where you are now, he encouraged me. I want you to know it is a battle that you must face and a breaking heart that never quite heals. Although you have never met me personally, I feel that I need to encourage you as he encouraged me and if need be, I will cry with you. Prayers and hugs

Belinda Echols

January 14, 2014

Dear Drees Family,My first day back at work, I walk in and I can barely catch my breath; my heart shanked and the tears just started to fill my soul. I am so sad; Craig was not just my co-worker but my friend and my "go-2-buddy" whenever I had a car issue; I'm gonna miss him sooooo much. I'm praying for y'all and ask that the Good Lord comfort each of you, give you strength, wisdom and guidance. I'm so sorry that I missed his service; we did a really nice memorial tribute for him at the plant.Take care and God Bless y'all <3

Don Lee

January 14, 2014

Just heard today about Craig. I have known Craig since 1985. I worked in the same area as Craig for years. And I worked next to him for a while. Angie, it was refreshing to work with someone who talked about his wife and children. And not ONE negative word about Angie or the kids. We were kind of a Mutt and Jeff with him being 6'6" and slim and me 5'8" and anything but slim. But we always got along. We bowled on the same team and had a lot of good lunches together before work. Craig will be missed but never forgotten or replaced. May God comfort and bless Angie and the family with the memory of a good man with a life well lived.

Glenn Fike

January 13, 2014

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I worked next to Craig for about 1 1/2 months up until Christmas break. He was definitely fun to work around and he always provided much conversation.In just working with him for a while, I noticed that he was a giving person. He will be greatly missed at GM as he was also quite a fine worker.

Rhonda and Brian Hibdon

January 10, 2014

Angie and family:

Please accept our sincere condolences on the sudden passing of Craig. While we have only known your family for a few years, it was evident from our first meeting that his family and Grandchildren were Craig's pride and joy...

January 9, 2014

Angie and family, my condolences on your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. With sympathy, Stacy Menning

Maria Remington

January 9, 2014

RIP Uncle Craig. You will be missed dearly by your family and friends. Will always love you!

American Heart Association

January 9, 2014

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Gary Brown

January 9, 2014

Craig introduced me to my future wife when we were just young pups. I will be forever grateful to him for that, and for all the fun/trouble we got up to back then. I truly regret losing touch. God bless and keep Angie and the family.

Paul Meesey

January 8, 2014

Involved. That was Craig. Hundreds of after school practices and countless games, it seemed one season, one sport, rolling head-long into the next. CYC sports on Seven Holy Founders teams played all over south county... Scout meetings and camp-outs. Craig and Angela, there and everywhere like so many SHF parents. Sarah, Danny and Adam, at the plate, on the field or running down the court, involved and active, their parents ALWAYS nearby; Craig walking the sidelines, coaching; proud of his kids and every one of his kids team mates … teaching, encouraging, supportive always. I remember an autumn 1st grade school field trip at Forest Park – Craig, the other dad there in the middle of the day, accompanying Danny and classmates. Taking time. Being involved. He knew these opportunities to be in his kid's worlds were little things that mattered greatly. These precious moments a parent has with their little ones are fleeting, with no “do-overs”. Craig got that. I enjoyed and appreciated his friendship in those days. We'll miss Craig, yes, but will not forget him. Paul, Adam, Ryan and Kevin Meesey

Kelly McClary

January 8, 2014

Rest peacefully Craig, well done good and faithful servant.

Ron & Detta Nelson

January 8, 2014

Our thoughts & prayers are with you, he will be missed by all of us

Tajuana

January 8, 2014

My prayers are with the Drees family during this difficult time.

Terrance Mosley

January 8, 2014

My prayers go out to the Drees family may god keep u strong he was a great guy and he will truely be missed....

Barbara Parson

January 8, 2014

Gosh where do we start? I will always remember you for being such a wonderful man, friend and co-worker. You always had a smile on ur face and a kind word to say to me. You made me feel so much better when Joe left for the Navy, It made me feel so much calmer lol! If that can happen right? You will always be in our thoughts and hearts dear Craig! May God accept you into his fold and give your family His peace and comfort. Til we meet again.... Barb Parson

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